BOURNE – Sandwich, Bourne and Wareham marine assets are conducting an active search for a reported person in the water on the East End of the Cape Cod Canal. A USCG helicopter is also involved in the search. The victim is reported as a male in dark clothing. No further information is available at this time.
Anyone with any sightings or information is asked to please contact the U.S. Coast Guard at Emergency: 866-819-9128.
Update from U.S. Coast Guard: At 10 AM Friday morning there was a report of a bridge jumper off of the Sagamore Bridge as well videos of them swimming in the water after. The person appeared to be an African American Male.
The Coast Guard currently has a small boat and helicopter searching for them in the Cape Cod Canal with four other boats from state and local agencies.
If you have any information on this case, please call the Sector Command Center (508) 538-2300.
Update from Bourne Police: On Friday, November 8, 2024, at approximately 9:52 AM, officers from the Bourne Police Department, along with Troopers from the Massachusetts State Police, and Bourne Fire Department responded to the area of the Sagamore Bridge for a report of a party who may have jumped from the bridge. Arriving officers began a search of the area both surrounding the bridge, as well as the waterway, but were unable to locate anyone. The investigation tragically revealed that a subject had jumped from the bridge and ended up in the waterway.
Additional marine resources from the Bourne Department of Natural Resources, Sandwich Fire Department, US Army Corps of Engineers, and the US Coast Guard have been brought into the area and continue to search for this missing subject. The ongoing investigation is being handled by the Massachusetts State Police.
As the holiday season approaches, or anytime at all, we want to remind people that resources are there for you so tragedies like this can be averted. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide or in emotional distress, we encourage you to reach out for help by calling or texting 988. This is the Massachusetts Suicide and Crisis Helpline which offers free and confidential emotional support available 24/7.
